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Minnesota Wild center Eric Staal (12) celebrates his goal with his team in the second period of the NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Minnesota Wild at PNC Arena in Raleigh, Oct. 7, 2017. The Carolina Hurricanes opened their home season by defeating the Minnesota Wild 5 – 4 in an overtime shootout. (Eamon Queeney / North State Journal)